How far is Atglen, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Atglen, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.01 mi
01h 43m
Flight
56.53 mi
90.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.53 mi
Kilometers
90.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.01 mi
Kilometers
152.91 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Atglen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atglen
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atglen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laureldale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Atglen
37.7 mi
00h 51m
To Bethlehem
57.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atglen and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atglen and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Valley Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Upper Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    888 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lower Valley Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lower Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Limestone Road

    1368 ft · 28 sec · South Limestone Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · West 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Octorara Trail

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Octorara Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  38. 38

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atglen and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
47 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi · 12%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 6%
North 5th Street
5.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Morgantown Expressway

Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laureldale
00h 51m from Atglen
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Atglen and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atglen to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laureldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Atglen and 57.4 miles from Bethlehem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Atglen and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Laureldale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laureldale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laureldale.

RAIL

Coatesville

46 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

46 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

48 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atglen and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 56.53 mi (90.98 km).

Atglen

#1 Atglen

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,403
Coordinates39.9492700, -75.9735600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Valley Road (-75.973584, 39.949334)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Atglen and Bethlehem. The current time is 09:47:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.